Receptionist

Yates Whitaker LLP Chartered Professional Accountants is a mid-sized boutique firm filled with a team of enthusiastic and entrepreneurial individuals. We are located in the heart of Old Strathcona, have been in business for over 30 years and we continuously strive to grow the firm through expansion of departments/niches. We are dedicated to and knowledgeable in our specialty areas and we pride ourselves on being focused on our clients and our staff.

We are a firm with close to 50 team members. We value our team and the work they do, while giving them opportunities for career growth along the way. All of this, while we continue to ensure that the best needs of our clients are being met through the Individual, Business and Not for Profit services we offer.

We are currently looking for a Receptionist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of administrative tasks. We are looking for someone who enjoys working at the front where they will greet our clientele, visitors, vendors and more on a continual basis. The successful candidate must be able to prioritize their day and manage tasks that come up throughout the day. You are the first face the public will see, so a positive attitude, professional demeanour are a must. If you enjoy answering phones, managing a variety of tasks, while taking on new challenges, then this just might be the position you are looking for!

Your Responsibilities will include:

  • Greeting and assisting clients and staff

  • Answering phone calls and directing calls to team members

  • Setting up and logging in client corporate and personal tax files

  • Processing Moneris payments

  • Managing the phone system, phones, mail, couriers and the file room

  • Coordinating Canada Revenue Agency authorization and online access for new clients

  • Maintaining various client spreadsheets

  • Ordering office supplies and furniture as needed and liaising with vendors

  • Responding to any maintenance needs by contacting Facility Management

  • Ongoing upkeep and stocking of the boardrooms, kitchens & desks for new team members

  • Ordering lunches for meetings and office events

  • Other tasks as they arise

Your Attributes:

  • Up to 2 years of experience in a receptionist or an administrative role

  • Experience working in a Professional Services firm would be an asset

  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), time management and organizational skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Exceptional MS Office skills

  • A professional individual with exceptional client service and relationship building skills

At Yates Whitaker LLP, we offer competitive salaries, benefits, matching RRSP contributions and more. If you are interested in joining our fast paced, energetic environment, please submit your cover letter (stating your salary expectations) and resume (as one document) to joinyw@yateswhitaker.ca. We ask that you do not phone us at this time, but please feel free to check us out at www.yateswhitaker.ca. We will continue to recruit for this position until a suitable candidate is found.

Thank you for your interest in Yates Whitaker LLP Chartered Professional Accountants. We hope to meet you soon!